Tupufia Vaafusuaga
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Proven Customs Officer with Samoa Customs and skilled Scaffolder at Leader Scaffolding Group, adept in scaffold inspection and fostering team relationships. Excelling in safety regulations and health practices, I significantly enhanced productivity and compliance, achieving notable enforcement actions and safety milestones. My expertise in hazard identification and commitment to construction safety underscore my ability to meet and exceed employer expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scaffolder
Leader Scaffolding Group
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
- Driving the scaffolding team to sites
- Increased productivity by efficiently assembling and dismantling scaffold structures in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of scaffolding equipment.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
Customs Officer
Samoa Customs
03.2000 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with local and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend criminals attempting to cross borders illegally.
- Conducted outreach efforts to educate businesses and travelers about customs regulations, fostering a culture of compliance among stakeholders.
- Safeguarded economic interests by monitoring compliance with trade agreements, identifying potential violations, and initiating appropriate enforcement actions.
- Detected fraudulent documents and impersonations through expert knowledge of passport verification techniques, leading to the arrest of numerous identity thieves and fraudsters.
- Conducted risk assessments on incoming shipments, prioritizing those requiring further examination based on potential threat levels.
- Facilitated efficient processing of foreign visitors by verifying visas and ensuring adherence to immigration requirements.
- Protected public health by identifying prohibited food products during agricultural inspections, preventing the spread of harmful diseases or pests.
- Supported national security objectives by enforcing import/export regulations and ensuring compliance with trade agreements.
- Identified potential threats by analyzing intelligence reports and data on high-risk individuals and organizations.
- Reduced instances of human trafficking through vigilant observation, identification of red flags, and immediate reporting to appropriate authorities.
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
- Evaluated shipments to determine duty and taxes due, completed applicable paperwork and informed individuals of expected liabilities.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
Education
Freight Forwarding
Best Technology
Auckland01-2015
High School Diploma -
Samoa College
Apia Samoa12-1998
Skills
- Site cleanup
- Scaffold inspection
- Heavy lifting
- Construction safety
- Scaffolding set up
- Lifting equipment
- Scaffolding erecting
- Safety regulations
- Health and safety practices
- Team relationships
- Managing materials
- Hazard identification
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Full Professional
Timeline
Scaffolder
Leader Scaffolding Group
07.2013 - 09.2019
Customs Officer
Samoa Customs
03.2000 - 06.2013
Freight Forwarding
Best Technology
High School Diploma -
Samoa College
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